Friday, February 24, 2023
Ceremony
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Crystal Tea Room
Cocktails
6:00 PM - 7:00PM
The Crystal Tea Room
Reception
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Crystal Tea Room
After Party
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
The Crystal Tea Room
The Crystal Tea Room
The Wanamaker Building
100 East Penn Square, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Attire
Black formal attire requested
Parking
The Wanamaker Garage
1301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Accommodations
Loews Hotel Philadelphia
- Details Located in downtown Philadelphia, the Lowes Hotel is within walking distance to The Crystal Tea Room. It is also centrally located to Philadelphia's nightlight, cultural, and historical attractions.
Price $169/per night
Book Book online HERE or call 888-575-6397 and ask for the "CharneyCatron" block.
- Parking For the convenience of our guests, parking options include valet service at the Loews Hotel and self-parking adjacent to the hotel. For those not staying overnight in Philadelphia, the Wanamaker Building's garage located at 1301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 is also available for parking. See the FAQs for more details about parking options.
Our Favorite Places
PLAY
Museum of Art
Check out the world class art exhibits and pose with the Rocky statue.
Liberty Bell
Stop by Old City to see the Liberty Bell. Then visit the National Constitution Center to learn more about America’s founding.
Dilworth Park
Rent a pair of ice skates and hit the ice beneath picturesque City Hall.
DRINK
Frankford Hall
A German biergarten with fire pits, games, and oversized beer steins.
Monk’s Cafe
Named one of the “Top Five Places in the World to Have A Beer.” Go for the beer, stay for the mussels and shoestring fries.
Oyster House
A city favorite for fresh seafood and strong drinks.
EAT
Pat’s King of Steaks
Philly’s isn’t a trip to Philadelphia without a cheesesteak wit wiz from Pat’s.
Reading Terminal
Philly’s famous indoor farmers market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties. Not sure where to eat? You’ll find it at Reading Terminal.
Federal Donuts
Serving coffee, donuts, and fried chicken. What more should we say?
FAQs
Venue
We are excited to welcome you to our special day at the Crystal Tea Room, located in the historic Wannamaker building in downtown Philadelphia.
This stunning venue will be the backdrop for all of our wedding events. The wedding ceremony will take place in the Crystal Tea Room's ballroom at 5:00 PM. Following the ceremony, we invite our guests to join us for a cocktail reception with drinks and passed hors d'oeuvres in the Wannamaker’s atrium. At 7:00 PM, we will move to the ballroom for dinner, dancing, and dessert. Live music will be provided by The Bachelor Boys band.
As the night comes to a close, we invite you to join us for an afterparty with music and late-night food from 11:00 PM-1:00 AM at the Crystal Tea Room's pub. This will be the perfect opportunity to continue the celebration and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Dress Code
We are thrilled to invite you to our formal black attire wedding. As we celebrate our special day, we kindly ask that our guests dress to impress in formal black attire.
Ladies, we encourage you to wear elegant black dresses or gowns that will make you feel beautiful and confident. Whether you choose a classic, timeless style or something with a modern twist, we can't wait to see you in your best black attire.
Gentlemen, we request that you wear dark colored suits or tuxedos to complement the theme of the wedding. A classic, well-tailored black suit or tuxedo will make you look sharp and sophisticated.
We understand that choosing an outfit for a formal wedding can be a bit overwhelming, but we are here to help. If you have any questions about the dress code, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We want to ensure that everyone is comfortable and confident in their attire.
Hotel Block
We are excited to announce that we have reserved a block of rooms for our guests at the beautiful Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia. This luxurious hotel offers the perfect location for our out-of-town guests to relax and enjoy their stay during our special day. To book a room at our discounted rate, please call the Loews Hotel directly at 888-575-6397 and mention the “CharneyCatron” block. Alternatively, reservations can be made online by visiting this link.
We highly recommend that you book your room as soon as possible, as the block of rooms is limited and we want to ensure that all of our guests have a comfortable place to stay. We can't wait to celebrate with you and we hope that you enjoy your stay.
Parking
For the convenience of our guests, parking options include valet service at the Loews Hotel and self-parking adjacent to the hotel. Parking can also be reserved at many of Philadelphia’s parking lots using Spot Hero.
For those not staying overnight in Philadelphia, the Wanamaker Building's garage located at 1301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 is also available for paid parking.